Meet your Conservation Technician

Rachel Frantz

Rachel began as a conservation technician with the district in April 2021. She also serves as the Recycling Coordinator for Barry County through a contract. Rachel earned a B.S. in Biology from Western Michigan University, with a focus on Environmental Science. She has been working in natural resources since 2016.

Rachel serves on the Thornapple River Watershed Council and holds a Natural Shoreline Contractor certificate from the Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership and a Green Infrastructure Contractor certificate. She is passionate about native plants and gardening. In her free time, she kayaks the Thornapple River, gardens, and spends time with her family.